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Operations & Electrical Technician III
Calpine - Santa Ana, CA
posted 10 days ago
About the position
Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 76 power plants in operation and one under construction represents nearly 26,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner. The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity. The daily routine will consist of ensuring the BESS systems are fully available and charging/discharging per dispatch. Acknowledging and responding to alarms. Performing plant rounds, inspections, and general housekeeping. Authoring, reviewing and updating: Standard Operating Procedures, Emergency Response Guides, EHS Policies, performing scheduled maintenance via assigned work orders, submitting daily availability declarations to scheduling coordinators, keeping the plant logbook, managing contractors, issuing & tracking permits for safe work, confined space, hot work and energized electrical work, review and update P&ID and electrical drawings. Preparing and hanging Lock Out Tag Out. De-energizing or re-energizing equipment fed from multiple AC and/or DC power sources, hanging temporary electrical grounds. Maintain site 125VDC backup batteries, chargers, and emergency generator.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring the BESS systems are fully available and charging/discharging per dispatch.
- Acknowledging and responding to alarms.
- Performing plant rounds, inspections, and general housekeeping.
- Authoring, reviewing, and updating Standard Operating Procedures, Emergency Response Guides, and EHS Policies.
- Performing scheduled maintenance via assigned work orders.
- Submitting daily availability declarations to scheduling coordinators.
- Keeping the plant logbook.
- Managing contractors and issuing & tracking permits for safe work.
- Reviewing and updating P&ID and electrical drawings.
- Preparing and hanging Lock Out Tag Out.
- De-energizing or re-energizing equipment fed from multiple AC and/or DC power sources.
- Maintaining site 125VDC backup batteries, chargers, and emergency generator.
- Certifying for annual use of a fork truck and high reach (Man lift).
- Working efficiently alone with limited supervision.
- Responding to call-ins and emergencies in a timely manner.
- Traveling to other BESS Calpine sites to assist with outages or participate in training or meetings.
- Completing Calpine's Operator and IC&E qualifications standards as they apply to this site.
- Performing light computer work and reporting.
- Keeping plant and workspaces clean and tools properly stowed and secured.
Requirements
- 7-10 years industry experience in an industrial work setting with direct experience for LOTO, hazard isolation, ground, and all other OSHA safety requirements.
- Journey-level mechanical, generally 5 years directly related experience.
- Previous experience using test equipment preferred.
- Experience with electrical equipment repairs, control system experience preferred.
- Strong electrical and process operation aptitude.
- General understanding of mechanical, physics and mathematics.
- Ability to manage contractor labor.
- Ability to properly and safely de-energize Low, Medium, and High Voltage Electrical equipment that are fed from multiple sources.
- Ability to safely verify electrical equipment is de-energized.
- Ability to safely install temporary grounding on de-energized electrical equipment.
- Ability to clearly communicate orally and in writing (English language).
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with DCS programming and configuration.
- Advanced certifications/licensures.
- Valid state driver's license.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
- Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.
